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Genesis 47:28-30
Tree of Life Version
Genesis 47:28-30
Tree of Life Version
Parashat Vayechi
Joseph’s Promise to Jacob
28 Now Jacob lived in the land of Egypt for 17 years, so the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were 147 years. 29 As the time of Israel’s death drew near, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please put your hand under my thigh and show me faithful kindness. Please do not bury me in Egypt. 30 When I lie down with my fathers, you must carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place.”
So he said, “I myself will do according to your word.”
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